Roman Republic

Front

What do you call a landmass that is surrounded on three sides by water?

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peninsula

Front

The nobles, or wealthy citizens, of Roman society were called ___?

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patricians

Front

The two most powerful magistrates in the Roman Republic were called ___?

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Consuls

Front

Who was the Roman general who declared himself dictator for life and was murdered by the members of the Roman Senate?

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Julius Caesar

Front

The Romans developed a channel that carried water into the city from the mountains. These water systems that made use of arches were called ___.

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aqueducts

Front

The common people (farmers, merchants, etc.) of Rome were called ___?

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plebeians

Front

Rome experienced 200 years of peace after the republic ended and the Roman empire began. The Romans created lasting achievements during this period of time. This time period of peace became known as the ____.

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Pax Romana

Front

Romans fought in the Punic Wars against which country?

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Carthage

Front

The Carthaginian leader, ___, invaded Italy during the second Punic War and brought elephants over the Alps.

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Hannibal

Front

Major effect of the Punic Wars?

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Rome became the most powerful nation in the Mediterranean.